Wybers Wood Academy, Grimsby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will thrive in an environment where staff know them exceptionally well and listen to their concerns. The school maintains the highest standards for behaviour and provides a caring, supportive community where all pupils - including those with additional needs - are fully included. With a highly ambitious curriculum and strong focus on reading, pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well with a highly ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge systematically
- Exceptional care and support for all pupils, including those with SEND, who are fully included in school life
- Strong reading culture with consistent phonics teaching and expert support for struggling readers
- Excellent behaviour and conduct throughout the school, with pupils showing kindness, compassion and respect
- High-quality staff training and development, with teachers presenting new information effectively and checking understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Junior leadership team, pupil monitors, charity fundraising and events
Wybers Wood Academy is a primary school in Grimsby that has shown significant improvement since its last graded inspection in 2020. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved substantially across all areas.
At a Glance
14.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
81 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 91%. Maths has improved from 85% to 91%. Writing has improved from 80% to 85%.
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
26.9
KS2
13
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
380 pupils
525 capacity
145 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Grimsby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Grimsby
Admissions Demand - North East Lincolnshire
Places available
2,167
Applications
1,348
Got 1st preference
100.0%
Got preferred school
100.0%
Primary admissions across North East Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.78599%
Overall absence
5.68862%
Persistent absence
334
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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